Kohala Lighthouse Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.27° N 155.84° W

Kohala Lighthouse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kohala Lighthouse sea temperature is
27.6°C
0.8° 

Kohala Lighthouse surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kohala Lighthouse surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, E swell with 1,326 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kohala Lighthouse this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Kohala Lighthouse in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 18s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 22nd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kohala Lighthouse over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
10
0.9
E
10
1.3
E
10
2.2
ENE
9
2.4
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2.3
ENE
7
2
E
8
2.1
ENE
8
2.3
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
9
2.3
ENE
9
2.4
ENE
9
2.2
ENE
9
2.2
ENE
10
2.5
ENE
10
2.5
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
331
161
332
764
744
560
570
500
548
574
669
483
521
498
455
808
897
773
862
1224
1250
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
E
30
E
30
E
35
E
35
E
30
E
35
E
30
E
30
E
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
35
E
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
E
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
3:50PM0.45m
7:59AM0.65m
9:51AM0.65m
11:15AM0.68m
11:03PM0.30m
12:03PM0.72m
00:06AM0.36m
12:37PM0.75m
00:40AM0.42m
1:05PM0.78m
1:12AM0.49m
Low Tide
1:42PM0.44m
11:21PM0.17m
11:52PM0.21m
1:03AM0.25m
8:26PM0.29m
7:48PM0.28m
5:04AM0.23m
7:46PM0.25m
5:59AM0.20m
7:54PM0.22m
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6:24
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Temp °C
26
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
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Feels °C
26
27
26
27
27
24
24
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25
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24
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Information about the Kohala Lighthouse Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kohala Lighthouse provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kohala Lighthouse can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kohala Lighthouse surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kohala Lighthouse) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kohala Lighthouse may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Kohala Lighthouse is 87 km (54 miles) from Kihei. If you plan a vacation in Big Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kihei. Kihei has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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